Auckland hospital ramping up security after nurse assaulted
A patient attempted to strangle an ED nurse at Middlemore Hospital.
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Boat busted illegally fishing, Goat Island Marine Reserve
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‘Quite a surprise’: Massive wasp nest takes two days to eliminate
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Knife-point carjacking leads to hours-long police chase, police car rammed, man found up tree
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Sydney UFC return booked for City Kickboxing fighter
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Popular Auckland city beach now on sea lice watchlist: Swimmers at Mission Bay, Waiheke Island cautioned
Niwa says this year's warmer waters are proving ideal conditions for sea lice.
David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts
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Cops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals
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Delays at Auckland Airport after check-in software outage
A traveller told the Herald 'the queues are huge'.
Monfils makes history as oldest Auckland semifinalist in professional era
Frenchman is just the seventh player to feature in an ATP tour semifinal as a 38-year-old.
Vivace Restaurant has multiple buyers interested
Vivace had been running for 33 years in Auckland's CBD.
Search under way for man missing at notorious Piha Beach
Authorities are appealing for any sightings of the fisherman before he fell off the rocks.
Watch: Burst water main floods road near Sylvia Park entrance
The water main on Carbine Rd burst at 11.13am.
Beachgoers ‘mauled by sea lice’ as swimmers covered in rashes
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One crucial word was missed from NZX announcement: Summerset CEO
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Los Angeles wildfires and discussions over Treaty Principles Bill deadline | NZ Herald News Update
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Coutts' advice for young sailors ahead of SailGP’s NZ return
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Three youths charged as dramatic footage emerges of Michael Hill smash-and-grab
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‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recover
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